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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,196 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 624 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the TBM 850 started with a 5-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at EDGS Siegerland Airport. Departure was from runway 13, with a takeoff distance of 704 meters, covering 43% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 96 knots. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 5°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 270°, resulting in minimal crosswind and tailwind conditions.
The enroute climb began over Liebenscheid (Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany), during which the aircraft climbed from 2,138 feet above sea level to 4,825 feet, an increase of 2,687 feet over 3 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The subsequent level cruise started over Niederrossbach (Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany) and lasted 11 minutes, covering 39 nm.
The enroute descent commenced 1 mile west of Beltheim (Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany), with the aircraft descending from 4,691 feet above sea level to 3,304 feet, a decrease of 1,387 feet over 2 minutes while covering 5 nm. The landing occurred on runway 21 at EDFH Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, with a runway length of 3,196 meters. The height at the threshold was 61 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 88 knots.
The touchdown took place 623 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 70 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -24 feet per minute. The local weather during landing showed a temperature of 15°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 269°, resulting in minimal crosswind and headwind conditions. The total landing distance was 1,271 meters, covering 40% of the runway.
Finally, the taxi from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 56 nm, lasting 48 minutes and consuming 63 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 86.4% indicates a relatively successful landing with room for improvement in certain areas.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is noted that the glideslope alignment was good. This indicates that the aircraft maintained the correct vertical path towards the runway, which is crucial for a safe landing. By maintaining a stable and accurate glideslope alignment, the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making during the approach to landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there are both positive and negative aspects to consider. On the positive side, the touchdown rate was perfect and the speed was on target. This suggests that the pilot managed the descent and landing approach effectively, ensuring a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, it is concerning that the threshold height was above target and the landing flare was very poor. These factors indicate that there may have been some issues with the timing and technique of the final descent and flare maneuver, which could have impacted the overall quality of the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown point being 189 meters beyond the touchdown zone is something to be mindful of for future landings. While the touchdown position was slightly off the centerline, the runway touchdown position being 12.0 meters from the centerline could be improved upon to ensure better alignment with the runway.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 13.1 meters from the centerline indicates the need for better alignment and control during the rollout after touchdown. Maintaining a straight and centered rollout is essential for safe taxiing and exit from the runway.
In conclusion, while the aircraft landing score of 86.4% demonstrates a fairly successful landing overall, there are areas such as timing and precision in the flare maneuver, touchdown point and alignment that could be improved upon. By addressing these specific areas in training and practice, the pilot can work towards achieving even higher landing scores in future flights. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the landing process!
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